PGDCA Full Form is a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application. PGDCA is a 1-year postgraduate course that focuses on advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of Computer Science and computer applications in the field of Information Technologies. Students will learn about operating systems, Software engineering, database management systems, and web programming from the PGDCA syllabus.  

PGDCA Admissions across top PGDCA Colleges such as Madras Christian College, NIMS University, etc are usually done based on merit. However, certain Colleges like ISI Kolkata, Jamia Millia Islamia, etc grant admission on the basis of entrance exams. The basic eligibility criteria for admission to the PGDCA course is a minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA from a recognized University.

PGDCA course fees range from INR 7,000 to 1,10,000. The course fees in Govt Colleges like JMI is around INR 7800. The course fees may reach INR 120000 in private colleges. The course fees in the PGDCA course online range between INR 1,000 – 5,000.  After the completion of PGDCA courses, students can expect to get jobs with an average salary of INR 2 - 20 LPA The job roles that students will find employment after the PGDCA course are IT Support Analyst, Software Engineer, IT Consultant, Web Designer etc